2. Italian courses for adults and children Language and cultural seminars Study trips to Italy Newsletter www.italianconnections.com.au

3.  Courses of Italian for all levels. Our courses are based on a communicative and interactive approach. Right from the first lesson students are encouraged to speak Italian thanks to role-plays, games and daily situations. All our teachers are highly qualified and all share a lively personality and a contagious passion for their language. Italian culture is also discussed in each lesson as language and culture are intertwined. Our classes are small (6-8 students).   Our social activities  Teaching is not confined to the classroom, we regularly organize dinners to Italian restaurants, Italian movie nights, opera nights and other events which allow students to practice, socialize and talk in Italian. We like to think of ourselves as a network rather than just a school.  www.italianconnections.com.au

4.  Language and Culture seminars  Sometimes students find some grammatical topics or structures very challenging as they greatly differ from those of their mother tongue. With this in mind we have designed the Language Seminars which concentrate and consolidate some thorny grammatical points, such as prepostitions or pronouns.  We also organize seminars on interesting aspects of Italian culture, such as cinema, art, literature as well as travellers’ seminars for those who are travelling to Italy and wish to have updated, practical information on the country at this point in time.  www.italianconnections.com.au

5.  Italian cuisine seminars:  Many of our students share a passion for Italian cuisine and to satisfy their palate as well as their linguistic interests, we organize Italian cooking classes with a theme. The seminar also includes a mini course in Italian which provides plenty of historical and cultural information. Our seminars are always held by renowned chefs and experts such as sommelier and fromager who entertain students with interesting presentations and tastings. At the end of the class we all sit down together and enjoy a nice lunch or dinner! www.italianconnections.com.au

6.  Our most important project because we strongly believe in the importance of learning a foreign language from a young age.  In a multicultural country like Australia, knowing another language is nowadays essential and Italian is one of the most popular languages in schools.  Children are divided by age groups starting from 4 years of age up to High School. We only teach small classes (maximum 8). We use songs, games, fun activities as well as enthusiastic teachers who specialize in teaching children. We also offer coaching and teaching for HSC Italian. www.italianconnections.com.au

7.  We firmly believe that the best way to learn a foreign language and understand its culture is by immersing ourselves in the country where the language is spoken.  Our study trips offer 3 or 4 hours of tuition each day in excellent schools which are qualified and recognized by the Italian government for teaching Italian to foreigners. We organize afternoon and evening activities (e.g. visits to historic places, aperitivo nights, dinners with the teachers, opera, musical shows)  We also offer guided tours in the surrounding areas, attendance of sports events, (e.g. the unmissable soccer match) or shopping trips to famous outlets in the area. We always offer also a regional cooking class in the kitchen or restaurant of a famous local chef.  Our philosophy is learn Italian while having fun, We offer different and varied programs which can satisfy every level, interest and budget. We take our clients to different destinations and regions each year. www.italianconnections.com.au

8.  STUDY TRIP MILAN 1-17 OTTOBRE 2011  19 adult students were charmed by our Milan trip and enjoyed 3 hours of Italian tuition each day, several interesting afternoon activities, excursions to Vigevano, Lago di Como, Serravalle Outlet, guided visits in the city (Cenacolo, Pinacoteca di Brera, Museo della Scala, Duomo, shopping tour), dinners in typical Milanese restaurants, Ballet at La Scala, aperitivo night, wine tasting and Milanese cooking class to name just a few.   STUDY TRIP 2012: TROPEA, CALABRIA! 24 JUNE- 8 JULY 2012  A fascinating destination. Not only is Tropea a famous resort for Italians but it lies strategically near many interesting cultural and historical places such as the city of Reggio Calabria with its famous museum and the Bronzi di Riace, the Greater Greece sites of Locri and Gerace, the castles in Vibo Pizzo and Sicily where we will visit Messina, Taormina, the Greek Theatre and the Aeolian Islands.  Students will study at one of Italys’ top school and will be accommodated in different lodgings depending on needs and budget. We also offer a varied programme of social activities, excursions, cooking classes and much more.  www.italianconnections.com.au

9.  Our translation service offers quality professional translations from Naati accredited translators and interpreters.  Every translation is accurately checked and proofread by a second translator in order to deliver an impeccable final product.  We also offer proofreading services, voice-overs and linguistic consultation for all areas. www.italianconnections.com.au

10.  Our monthly newletter provides information on our courses, social activities, upcoming trips as well as a wide range of information such as linguistic curiosities, tips on how to improve your Italian, suggested readings, games and competitions.  www.italianconnections.com.au www.italianconnections.com.au  For more information please contact info@italianconnections.com.au info@italianconnections.com.au  A presto!  Elena De Felice www.italianconnections.com.au